Centreville, VA DUI Defense Lawyer

Results-Driven Lawyer Fighting Back Against Serious DUI Charges in Centreville, Virginia

The impact that a DUI arrest can have on your life should not be understated. The state of Virginia has notoriously harsh impaired driving laws. A first DUI offense carries up to a year in jail and a mandatory one-year driver's license suspension. Longer periods of license suspension will apply for repeat DUI offenses.

Many people find that not being able to drive themselves where they want to go is the most bothersome part of being arrested for DUI. Even if you qualify for a restricted driver's license, you would only be permitted to drive to essential locations like work, school, and medical appointments. Your career could be in jeopardy if you hold a professional license, if driving is part of your job, or if you work in a prestigious industry. There is also a real risk of serving at least some jail time due to how seriously courts take impaired driving.

Fortunately, being charged with DUI does not mean that you will definitely be convicted. Aggressive Centreville, VA DUI defense attorney Kaveh Noorishad has won numerous DUI cases that appeared unwinnable. He does everything he can to make the impossible possible, and he has been recognized for his outstanding work in DUI defense by professional organizations like Super Lawyers and the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys. Our clients always have a direct line of communication with Attorney Noorishad.

DUI in a Parked Car

It seems entirely counterintuitive that people in Virginia can be charged with DUI without actually driving. However, state law allows people to be prosecuted for DUI if they had actual physical control of a vehicle, whether or not they tried to drive. Because of this, people who choose to sleep in their cars to avoid driving drunk could be arrested and charged with DUI. However, the state does need to show that you had the ability to start driving at once. If you did not have the keys on you or in the ignition, if you were not in the driver's seat, or if your car was blocked in, you may have a strong defense.

Drunk Driving Accidents

Causing a car accident while driving drunk can lead to extremely serious charges. If someone was seriously injured, you might be charged with DUI maiming. If there was a fatality, you could face DUI manslaughter charges. These felony DUI charges can lead to many years in prison following a conviction. Your attorney may defend you by arguing that the accident was not your fault or by trying to defeat the underlying DUI charge.

Drug DUI

It is fairly easy to quantify a person's level of alcohol intoxication through BAC testing. It is much harder to determine how intoxicated by drugs a person is. A positive drug test does not necessarily mean that you were actively impaired at the time of your arrest. People are sometimes suspected of driving while impaired simply because there was an odor of marijuana in the vehicle or because they appeared tired or nervous. Our lawyer can help you address charges of driving under the influence of drugs and take steps to demonstrate that you were not intoxicated when you were driving.

Multiple DUI Charges

More than one DUI arrest within 10 years could lead to serious consequences. There are mandatory minimum jail sentences for repeat DUI offenders. This means that if you are convicted of a second or subsequent DUI, you will be required to serve some jail time. The mandatory minimums increase with each subsequent DUI. For a second DUI within 10 years, the mandatory minimum is 10 days in jail. For a fourth DUI, the mandatory minimum is one year.

Your driver's license could also be suspended indefinitely after a third or subsequent DUI. You will not qualify for a restricted license immediately, but you will have to serve at least part of the suspension. You would be required to use an ignition interlock device when you do regain limited driving privileges, which can be costly and inconvenient. To defend against a conviction and take steps to prevent serious penalties that could affect your life, you will need to work with an attorney who has experience winning these types of cases.

Contact Our Centreville DUI Defense Lawyer

Noorishad Law, P.C. has a proven record of securing outstanding outcomes in DUI cases. Our aggressive Centreville, VA DUI attorney will help you take the right steps to minimize the impact of your arrest and defend against a conviction. Contact us at 703-542-4500 for a complimentary consultation.